Commenting here because I'm on my phone and it's a pain to log into DW with my phone. That is a gorgeous post! I had never heard of a fish wheel and the concept is interesting though I can see why so few permits are issued. And that is a beautiful place! I'm so not a wilderness person at this stage of my life but I do love the beauty. Age has made me more in need of creature comforts. LOL I hope you're well.
We could have flown both ways and it would have seemed a little less rustic, but you are right, stepping in and out of boats, climbing a ladder to bed, all of that is a lot easier when you are young!
I loved the trip. Hope you are still enjoying yours. I liked the pics you posted recently.
I bet an alien would wonder what was happening there with all that unfinished building and hoarding of stuff! I bet they were/will be grateful for your sorting of that stuff.
I, too, am making some trips I thought I was too old for. I guess we are not as old and incapable as we thought we were!
All that yummy fish. I have never seen a fish wheel, either.
And what a beautiful photo of the river with a background of trees at dawn!
Are Alex and Dr. Bill natives? When I lived there, you could still "hook" or "snag" salmon no matter what your race, but shortly after I left that practice was prohibited, and soon only natives could use the fish wheels. It sounds like that might have changed in the 35 years since I have been gone. *grin
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The reduced restrictions in the fishing rules indicates that the salmon populations are recovering, and that is a GOOD thing!
From what I remember; the lighter the flesh, the firmer the flesh. When we arrived we as a family were invited to numerous dinners where whole red or king salmon were served... and in my child's mind I remember them as "mushy".
The owner (who was cooking) came out and looked us over carefully. Twice.
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Yep, you are right. That was typical behavior. Price depends on who you are.
Salmon runs are recovering after a low some 5 to 10 years ago. Yay!
I don't have a lot of experience with "dog" fish or pinks. Reds have firm, dry but very flavorful flesh. Silvers are softer, have less intense flavor but more moisture (after eating a lot of salmon I like them better). Not sure about kings, but I LOVE the jerky....
I love hearing about Alaska! I've only been there once, on a cruise, but loved every moment. Fascinating to see what it's like to actually live there - I couldn't do it, maybe for a week at most. I imagine their young child will be very life-savvy by the time he's 4 or 5, and what an amazing world to grow up in. I'd be terrified, as a parent.
Your trip photos and writings are always so wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, I think you could live in Alaska, lots of it is very civilized even if the cabin isn't.
Alex is an extremely active and physical kid. He had his third birthday the week before we got there. At home he was constantly trying to start the snowmobiles (no snow, but..) At camp he did get the riding lawnmower started once, but was too small to get it in gear. In addition he began climbing the extension ladder to the second floor of the lodge. He is familiar with ladders, so that wasn't a challenge, but getting off of it at the top was. His dad showed him how and for the next half an hour Alex was climbing two stories, getting on and off the ladder (at least four times). He's going to be one tough kid. Edit: Once we were done at the new lodge his dad took the ladder down - even his relaxed parenting style did not include allowing an unsupervised ladder climbing event!!
Yes, I could manage in one of the cities or towns. I'm odd enough that I would fit :)
Alex sounds like the kind of child where a parent has to just take a lot of deep breaths and trust in the guardian angels that watch over active, curious children! My husband was one of these kids, to hear him tell it, and he has the scars to back that up.
I love Alaska, felt at home as soon as I got there. Odd people definitely are not odd there!
I agree about Alex. In a lot of ways his parents haven't put a lot of rules around him, but he does have boundaries. He's active, endlessly curious and that is a great way to start life!
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I loved the trip. Hope you are still enjoying yours. I liked the pics you posted recently.
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I bet an alien would wonder what was happening there with all that unfinished building and hoarding of stuff! I bet they were/will be grateful for your sorting of that stuff.
I, too, am making some trips I thought I was too old for. I guess we are not as old and incapable as we thought we were!
All that yummy fish. I have never seen a fish wheel, either.
And what a beautiful photo of the river with a background of trees at dawn!
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From what I remember; the lighter the flesh, the firmer the flesh. When we arrived we as a family were invited to numerous dinners where whole red or king salmon were served... and in my child's mind I remember them as "mushy".
The owner (who was cooking) came out and looked us over carefully. Twice.
*laughing*
Yep, you are right. That was typical behavior. Price depends on who you are.
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I don't have a lot of experience with "dog" fish or pinks. Reds have firm, dry but very flavorful flesh. Silvers are softer, have less intense flavor but more moisture (after eating a lot of salmon I like them better). Not sure about kings, but I LOVE the jerky....
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Your trip photos and writings are always so wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
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Alex is an extremely active and physical kid. He had his third birthday the week before we got there. At home he was constantly trying to start the snowmobiles (no snow, but..) At camp he did get the riding lawnmower started once, but was too small to get it in gear. In addition he began climbing the extension ladder to the second floor of the lodge. He is familiar with ladders, so that wasn't a challenge, but getting off of it at the top was. His dad showed him how and for the next half an hour Alex was climbing two stories, getting on and off the ladder (at least four times). He's going to be one tough kid.
Edit: Once we were done at the new lodge his dad took the ladder down - even his relaxed parenting style did not include allowing an unsupervised ladder climbing event!!
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Alex sounds like the kind of child where a parent has to just take a lot of deep breaths and trust in the guardian angels that watch over active, curious children! My husband was one of these kids, to hear him tell it, and he has the scars to back that up.
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I agree about Alex. In a lot of ways his parents haven't put a lot of rules around him, but he does have boundaries. He's active, endlessly curious and that is a great way to start life!
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